Portable High-Speed Data Recorder Boasts 20 Channel Recording System

Astro-Med’s Test & Measurement Product Group introduced the Dash 20HF high frequency data recorder family. The unit supports recording up to 20 analog channels to an internal hard drive at sample rates of up to 500 kHz and a bandwidth of 100 kHz per channel. The system is built into a 16” × 12.125” × 6.628” case and equipped with a 15” diagonal monitor for intuitive touch-screen control and real-time data viewing and analysis. Designed for applications ranging from transient capture to remote troubleshooting in aerospace, automotive, electric utility, pulp and paper, metal manufacturing, medical, and other industrial fields, the Dash 20HF is portable for any environment. The recorder contains four 250 Vrms isolated inputs, suitable for monitoring high voltage or power signals, and sixteen 35 Vrms differential channels for monitoring low level signals or inputs from sensors, signal conditioners and other devices. Each channel input can be independently configured and has a dedicated 16 bit A/D converter to assure the most accurate measurement. The Dash 20HF includes a dedicated, 250 GByte internal hard drive for capturing data and a DVD burner for archiving data. Other features include 1000BaseT Ethernet for data upload and host control along with two USB 2.0 ports for archiving data to external peripherals. Prices start at $21,995 and the lead time is 6 to 8 weeks after receipt of order.